"Sure, it's fun to be a cloistered sort of monk, living far away from the world and only venturing out to complete a pilgrimage or a quest, existing with a kind of quiet patience and inner calm that makes you almost-literally untouchable. But there's also a lot to be said for being a martial artist who learned a thing or two from a much, much more accessible (after a fashion) martial arts school, such as that oft-cited and doler-out of oh-so-reliable degrees, The School of Hard Knocks. With this set of options, a monk can learn to use their speed and agility to wield weapons meant for warriors who actually have some strength to bring to bear, as well as to move their opponents around the field to spectacular (and hilarious) results." (Author Summary)